Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 public meetings in 2021

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The Municipal Excellence Committee will discuss a proposed $50,000 elected officials compensation review, as recommended by administration. They will also receive updates on staff and firefighter appreciation gifts, and review several policies and the committee's terms of reference. The meeting includes a closed session for a community service recognition nomination.

• Discussion of $50,000 elected officials compensation review
• Update on staff and firefighter appreciation and gifts
• Review of approved Municipal Excellence Committee Terms of Reference
• Review of Policy H-13 (Municipal Recognition and Events), CS-6 (Special Friend of Bighorn Award), and G-13 (Corporate Gifts)
• Closed session for Community Service Recognition Nomination (FOIP Section 17)

The Municipal Excellence Committee approved two motions related to elected officials' compensation: one requesting Council consider adding a $50,000 Elected Officials Compensation Review to the 2022 Capital Budget, and another directing Administration to review Council compensation levels in similarly sized Alberta municipalities before the 2022 budget approval. The committee also went into closed session to discuss a community service recognition nomination and directed Administration to bring back similar policies from other municipalities.

• Requested $50,000 for Elected Officials Compensation Review in 2022 Capital Budget (carried)
• Directed Administration to review Council compensation levels in similar municipalities (carried)
• Adopted agenda and minutes from November 15, 2021 (carried)
• Directed Administration to bring back similar policies from other municipalities (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet virtually to consider development applications, including a renewal for a retreat on Richards Road and two applications processed by the development officer. The meeting is open to the public via live stream, with registration required for submissions.

• DP 65/21 – Retreat (Renewal) – Richards Road
• DP 66/21 – Fascial Sign in Limestone Valley Subdivision, Hamlet of Dead Man’s Flats
• DP 73/21 – Amendments to DP 07/21 at #405 Bow River Drive, Hamlet of Harvie Heights
• Council Minutes – October 12, 2021 – Regular Draft

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit Application No. 65/21 for the Trembling Aspen Retreat on Richards Road, a renewal of a previously approved retreat use. The approval includes 10 bunkies and a main lodge, subject to 38 conditions, including a minimum two-night and maximum seven-night stay, bookings only through the applicant's website, and a requirement to construct two additional bunkies. The decision was carried unanimously.

• Approved DP 65/21 for Retreat use with 10 bunkies and main lodge (unanimous)
• Added condition: bookings only through applicant's private website
• Added condition: minimum 2-night, maximum 7-night stay
• Added condition: day retreats must have a day blocked between bookings
• Added condition: two additional bunkies to be constructed by expiry date
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2021 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn Council is reviewing the 2022 Interim Operating Budget and receiving an update from AltaLink regarding transmission line upgrades. The meeting also addresses several land use bylaw amendments and administrative reports.

• AltaLink update regarding transmission line upgrades
• Discussion of 2022 Interim Operating Budget
• Bylaw 10-z/21: Graymont Western Canada Ltd. application for offsite material storage
• Bylaw 12-z/21: Redistricting in Dead Man’s Flats from Highway Commercial to Mixed-Use
• Bylaw 21-Z/21: Redistricting from Agricultural Conservation to Small Holdings District

Council approved the 2022 Interim Operating Budget based on 2021 figures, and directed administration to prepare a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees and volunteers. Several other administrative actions were taken, including approving a caretaker agreement, declining a tax reduction request, and scheduling public hearings for three bylaws. The meeting also included a closed session where a lease renewal was declined.

• Approved 2022 Interim Operating Budget (carried)
• Directed administration to prepare COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy (carried)
• Approved $200 contribution to Red Der Watershed Alliance (carried)
• Declined property tax reduction request of $472.91 (carried)
• Authorized caretaker agreement with Scott Lake Ranch Ltd. for grazing (carried)
• Approved $11,000 additional snow clearing budget for River's Bend Way cul-de-sac (carried)
• Scheduled public hearings for Bylaws 10-Z/21, 12-Z/21, 21-Z/21 on Jan 11, 2022 (carried)
• Declined lease renewal for Lot 10 Block 2 Plan 0312512 (carried)

Protective Services Committee

The Emergency Services Committee is meeting virtually to review its terms of reference, discuss a draft evacuation plan, and consider updates to emergency services policies. The agenda includes approving minutes from the previous meeting and receiving verbal updates from districts and the director.

• Review of Emergency Service Committee Terms of Reference
• Discussion of MD of Bighorn Draft Evacuation Plan
• Memorandum on obsolete emergency services policies
• Memorandum on emergency services policies for amendment

The committee reviewed the draft MD of Bighorn Evacuation Plan and requested comments by December 25. It heard that 2021 was the busiest year on record with 270 calls, and approved several procedural motions, including adopting the agenda and minutes, and directing the CAO to present a redline Terms of Reference at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (moved by K. Hebb)
• Adopted minutes of November 19, 2020 (moved by K. Hebb)
• Directed CAO to present redline Terms of Reference at next meeting (moved by K. Hebb)
• Directed CAO to provide all EMS Policies to committee for review (moved by K. Hebb)
• Adjourned at 6:47 p.m. (moved by K. Hebb)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive financial reports for October and November 2021, review the ten-year rehabilitation plans, and discuss the draft 2022-2024 operating budget and 5-year capital plan. They will also hear an RCMP update from Staff Sergeant Ryan Singleton and Sergeant Jack Wrobel. The meeting is being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Finance Information Report to October 31, 2021: income $259,639.23, expenses $1,597,914.53, payroll $200,346.29
• Finance Information Report to November 30, 2021
• Ten-year Rehabilitation Plans
• 2022-2024 Operating Budget and 5-year Capital Plan Draft 1
• 2022 Interim Operating Budget

The Finance and Economic Development Committee received financial reports and the draft 2022-2024 operating budget, and recommended that Council pass the 2022 Interim Operating Budget based on 2021 approved figures at the December 14, 2021 Council meeting. The committee also received the Ten-Year Pavement, Bridge and Playground Rehabilitation Plans as information and directed administration to make amendments for the January 25, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted April 27, 2021 F&EDC minutes as presented (carried)
• Received Departmental Income and Expenses Report to October 31, 2021 as information (carried)
• Received Departmental Income and Expenses Report to November 30, 2021 as information (carried)
• Accepted Ten-Year Pavement, Bridge and Playground Rehabilitation Plans as information (carried)
• Recommended administration make required amendments for January 25, 2022 F&EDC meeting (carried)
• Received Draft 2022-2024 Operating Budget and 5-year Capital Plan as information (carried)
• Recommended Council pass 2022 Interim Operating Budget at December 14, 2021 Council meeting (carried)

Council - Public Hearings

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 10-Z/21, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to allow offsite material storage (including coal) within the Natural Resource Extraction District. The amendment is requested by Graymont Western Canada Ltd., which operates a quarry near Exshaw. The hearing will be held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Bylaw 10-Z/21 amends Land Use Bylaw 09-Z/18 to add offsite material storage as a discretionary use in the NR District
• Proposed storage includes surface soil, coal, reject material, and finished product
• Stockpiles must be screened from Highway 1 and Highway 1A
• Approvals for offsite storage limited to 5 years
• Public hearing held via Microsoft Teams on December 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Council held a non-statutory public hearing for Bylaw 10-Z/21, which would amend sections 4.2, 2.4, and 29.3 of Land Use Bylaw 09-Z/18. Due to an advertising error, the meeting was deemed non-statutory, and a statutory hearing will be held in early January 2022. No public comments were made in support or opposition, and no decisions were made on the bylaw.

• Commenced public hearing for Bylaw 10-Z/21 (carried)
• Deemed hearing non-statutory due to advertising error; statutory hearing scheduled for January 2022

Council - Public Hearings

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a public hearing to consider Bylaw 21-Z/21, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict the NW Sec. 24, Twp. 26, Rge. 7, W5M from Agricultural Conservation District (AC) to Small Holdings District (SH). The hearing will be held electronically via Microsoft Teams due to COVID-19. The public can participate by phone or video conference, and written submissions are accepted until December 6, 2021.

• Bylaw 21-Z/21 to amend Land Use Bylaw 09-Z/18
• Redistrict NW Sec. 24, Twp. 26, Rge. 7, W5M from AC to SH
• Small Holdings District allows max 4 parcels per quarter section, min 4.2 ha (10.4 ac)
• Public hearing held electronically due to COVID-19
• Written submissions due by 4:30 p.m. December 6, 2021

Council held a non-statutory public hearing for Bylaw 21-Z/21, which would redistrict a parcel from Agricultural Conservation to Small Holdings. Due to an advertising error, the statutory public hearing was rescheduled for early January 2022. No decisions were made; comments from this hearing will be carried forward.

• Commenced public hearing for Bylaw 21-Z/21 (carried)
• Deemed hearing non-statutory due to advertising error
• Scheduled statutory public hearing for early January 2022
• Closed public hearing at 7:27 p.m.

Council - Public Hearings

Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 12-Z/21, which would redistrict Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 2, Plan 8170HX (150 and 130, 1st Avenue, Hamlet of Dead Man's Flats) from Highway Commercial District – Dead Man's Flats (HWY-DMF) to Dead Man's Flats Commercial Mixed-Use District (DMF-CMU). The hearing will be held electronically via Microsoft Teams due to COVID-19. The public can comment by phone, video, or written submission until December 3, 2021.

• Rezoning of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, Block 2, Plan 8170HX from HWY-DMF to DMF-CMU
• Application by landowner's agent MT-Arch Inc.
• Site located south of 2nd Avenue and north of Highway 1, within Dead Man's Flats Area Redevelopment Plan
• Public hearing held electronically due to COVID-19
• Written submissions due by 4:30 p.m. December 3, 2021

Council convened a public hearing for Bylaw 12-Z/21, which would redistrict Lots 3, 4, and 6 (and Lot 5 per the purpose statement) in Dead Man's Flats from Highway Commercial to Commercial Mixed-Use. Due to an advertising error, the meeting was deemed non-statutory, and a statutory hearing will be held in early January 2022. No one spoke in support or opposition, and no other submissions were received. Council heard from administration and the applicant, but took no decision on the bylaw at this hearing.

• Declared the December 6, 2021 hearing non-statutory due to an advertising error
• Scheduled a statutory public hearing for early January 2022
• Heard administrative report and applicant presentation on Bylaw 12-Z/21
• Received one written response from Alberta Transportation (attached as Schedule C)
• Received no oral or written submissions in support or opposition
• Closed the public hearing at 6:26 p.m. without voting on the bylaw

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee reviewed industry updates regarding solar power, quarry blasting, and railway fire protection. Members also addressed community concerns regarding communication during recent wildfires and fugitive dust from the Lafarge plant.

• Lafarge to install monitoring system and air knife for fugitive dust management
• Lafarge blast times discussed following shifts from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• CPR reported designing rail cars with firefighting foam and water for wildfire protection
• BVWMC completed spring cleanup involving 600–700 hours of parkland work
• Update provided on Jura Creek project completion expected by fall 2021

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee met virtually and received updates from Lafarge, Graymont, Baymag, the Bow Valley Waste Management Commission, and Canadian Pacific Railway. Lafarge reported on dust mitigation efforts, including a planned wind screen project, and Graymont discussed its air monitoring and a permit renewal. The committee also heard about the Exshaw groundwater study and the status of Jura and Heart Creek flood mitigation work. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for information and discussion.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes from September 1, 2021, as presented.
• Heard a presentation from Lafarge on air quality and dust mitigation, including a planned wind screen project.
• Heard a presentation from Graymont on its operations, air monitoring, and permit renewal.
• Heard an update from Baymag on its operations and the Grotto Creek flood control infrastructure project.
• Heard an update from the Bow Valley Waste Management Commission on litter picking and groundwater sampling.
• Heard an update from Canadian Pacific Railway on recent flooding in BC and service restoration.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m.

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board (ASEAB) of the MD of Bighorn No. 8 is meeting virtually to discuss environmental and agricultural matters. The agenda includes approval of minutes, appointment of chair and vice chair, and reports from the environmental fieldman covering August through October. Business arising from previous minutes includes delivery of information to North and South Ranchlands. General business features updates on the Living in the Natural Environment event, Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership, and verbal reports from municipal and provincial liaisons. New business includes the Certified Weed Free Forage Program.

• Environmental Fieldman's Reports for August, September, October
• Delivery of information to North and South Ranchlands
• Living in the Natural Environment event
• Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership update
• Certified Weed Free Forage Program

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board approved the agenda and September minutes, and re-appointed Jackie Phillips as Chair and Erik Butters as Vice-Chair for 2021-2022. The board also agreed to fund the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association at the budgeted amount of $1,000, not the requested $5,000. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved September 3, 2021 minutes as presented
• Re-appointed Jackie Phillips as Chair for 2021-2022
• Re-appointed Erik Butters as Vice-Chair for 2021-2022
• Agreed to provide $1,000 to Foothills Forage and Grazing Association (requested $5,000)

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting virtually to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, review old business items like the Benchlands Lagoon and waste bin issues, and discuss new business including a 2022 photo challenge and annual calendar. They will also receive reports and consider correspondence, including a $27,000 recommendation for 2022 community service grants.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair positions
• Discussion of Benchlands Lagoon management and large/unsuitable items outside waste bins
• 2022 MD Views Photo Challenge instead of Best Garden Selection
• Community Services Annual Calendar review and update/extend
• 2022 Community Service Grants totaling $27,000 recommended

The Community Services Board held an organizational meeting and elected Marina Krainer as Chair and Lynn Brown as Vice-Chair. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting as corrected. Several items were carried over as old business, including the Benchlands Lagoon, waste bin issues, and the Community Services Masterplan, which awaits 2022 budget approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Marina Krainer as Chair
• Elected Lynn Brown as Vice-Chair
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes from September 21, 2021 as corrected (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to decide on three development applications, including an extension for the Exshaw Heritage Society, a Burnco Rock Products application in the Public Lands Pit Area, and amendments to a permit in Harvie Heights. The commission will also set meeting dates and procedures, and receive information on an accessory building for a sled dog operation.

• Extension #3 to DP 48/14 – Exshaw Heritage Society – Bow Corridor
• DP Application No. 68/21 – Burnco Rock Products – Public Lands Pit Area -1A Highway
• DP Application No. 73/21 – Amendments to DP 07/21 – Hamlet of Harvie Heights
• DP 67/21 – Accessory Building for Snowy Owl Sled Dog Operation – Bow Corridor, near 1a Highway (info item)
• Bylaw 04/20 and Bylaw 06/20 – Virtual Meetings/Procedural Bylaw (new business)

The Municipal Planning Commission refused Development Permit Application No. 73/21 for amendments to a dwelling at 405 Bow River Drive in Harvie Heights. The refusal requires the dwelling construction to be altered to comply with the original Development Permit No. 07/21, citing extensive neighbour objections, violations of the existing permit, and concerns about landscaping, drainage, and slope stability. The commission also approved a two-year extension for the Exshaw Heritage Society's development permit and renewed a gravel extraction permit for Burnco Rock Products.

• Refused Development Permit Application No. 73/21 (amendments to DP 07/21) for 405 Bow River Drive, Harvie Heights, requiring the dwelling to be altered to comply with the original permit.
• Approved Extension #3 of Development Permit No. 48/14 for the Exshaw Heritage Society, extending the timeframe to October 13, 2023.
• Approved Development Permit Application No. 68/21 for Burnco Rock Products, renewing a sand and gravel extraction operation with 26 conditions, expiring February 8, 2028.
• Approved the October 20, 2021, meeting minutes as presented.
• Set MPC meetings for the 2021/2022 term as the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m., in person or virtually.
• Selected Meeting Procedure Option #1 for MPC meetings for the 2021/2022 term.
• Approved the November 17, 2021, agenda as presented.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:04 p.m.

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The Municipal Excellence Committee is meeting virtually to review its Terms of Reference, discuss recognition and events funded by the approximately $30,000 annual Municipal Excellence Budget, and discuss a salary review. The salary review discussion references a 2017 Request for Proposal to update the 2013 salary scale for all employees, aiming to ensure fair compensation and retention. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the October 13, 2021 meeting.

• Review of Municipal Excellence Committee Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Recognition and Events, including staff recognition, Christmas party (max $5,000), and Fire Fighter Appreciation Evening (max $5,000)
• Salary Review Discussion referencing 2017 RFP to update 2013 salary scale
• Election of Chair
• Adoption of October 13, 2021 meeting minutes

The Municipal Excellence Committee amended its terms of reference in two areas: replacing the committee membership sentence to clarify the CAO's role, and changing compensation review timing to once per Council term. The committee also discussed staff and firefighter recognition, with administration to proceed on gifts and report back in December, and reviewed the postponed salary review, requesting research on the last Council salary review.

• Amended MEC terms of reference to replace committee membership sentence (carried)
• Amended MEC terms of reference to change compensation review timing to once per Council term (carried)
• Adopted the November 15, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the October 13, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Administration to proceed with recognition/appreciation gifts and update at December 20 meeting
• Administration to research last Council salary review and present at December 20 meeting

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and land use items, including a ten-year pavement rehabilitation plan and potential changes to gravel pit sales. The meeting also addresses a caretaker agreement for livestock grazing near Scott Lake Hill Road and a trial snow clearing program for cul-de-sacs.

• Proposed $400,000 annual budget for the Ten Year Pavement Rehabilitation Plan
• Review of gravel pit sales following a required $15,000 provincial security deposit
• Caretaker Agreement application for livestock grazing near Scott Lake Hill Road
• Jamieson Road Improvement Levy Policy involving projected costs up to $1,221,000
• Trial snow clearing program for cul-de-sacs in Exshaw and Dead Man’s Flats

The Streets & Roads Committee approved a motion to have Administration notify impacted ratepayers about the discontinued public sales from the Burnt Timber Pit, including a price change from $10 to $40/m3 and a response deadline, before making a final decision. The committee also carried motions to present a caretaker agreement for Scott Lake Hill to Council (excluding a right-of-way north of Highway No. 1), support extra snow clearing in cul de sacs pending a financial review, investigate Policy P6 sections 1 and 2, conduct a signage review on Jamieson Road, and postpone the Ten-Year Pavement Rehabilitation Program discussion. All motions were carried.

• Approved notice to ratepayers on Burnt Timber Pit sales change ($10 to $40/m3) with feedback deadline
• Approved presenting Scott Lake Hill caretaker agreement to Council, excluding right-of-way north of Hwy 1
• Supported extra snow clearing in cul de sacs; Administration to determine finances and plan
• Approved investigation of Policy P6 sections 1 and 2 for future discussion
• Approved signage review on Jamieson Road
• Postponed Ten-Year Pavement Rehabilitation Program to future meeting

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments, including a proposal to allow off-site material storage in the Natural Resource Extraction District. The meeting also includes discussions on tax penalty waivers and administrative reports.

• First Reading of Bylaw 10-z/21 regarding off-site material storage
• First Reading of Bylaw 12-z/21 to redistrict lots in Dead Man’s Flats
• First Reading of Bylaw 21-z/21 for agricultural to small holdings redistricting
• Tax penalty waiver requests for multiple properties including Plan 0413737 and Plan 0112575
• Contract development planner proposal

Council gave first reading to three land-use bylaws: Bylaw 10-Z/21 amending the Land Use Bylaw, Bylaw 12-Z/21 redistricting lots in Plan 8170HX, and Bylaw 21-Z/21 redistricting land from Agriculture Conservation to Small Holdings. Public hearings were scheduled for December 6 and 7, 2021. Council also approved $40,000 for a five-month Development Planner contract, waived some tax penalties, and made several board appointments.

• Gave first reading to Bylaw 10-Z/21 (LUB amendment), set public hearing for Dec 7
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 12-Z/21 (redistrict Lots 3-6, Block 2, Plan 8170HX), set public hearing for Dec 6
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 21-Z/21 (redistrict NW Sec. 24 Twp. 26 Rge. 7 W5M), set public hearing for Dec 7
• Approved $40,000 from Operational Reserve for five-month Development Planner contract
• Waived 50% tax penalty ($88.31) for Plan 0413737 Block 4 Lot 23
• Declined tax penalty waiver for Unit 24, Plan 0112575
• Waived tax penalties totaling $573.87 for two properties
• Appointed Deputy Reeve Clark to RDRWA and BRBC, Councillor Tuza as BRBC alternate

Heritage Resources Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the history of forestry and logging research project and the production of 2022 heritage calendars. The session will also address member site visits and the status of a tracking form.

• Research project with Fireweed Consulting Group regarding the history of forestry and logging
• Production of 2022 Heritage Calendars featuring 13 months of local imagery
• Discussion on site visits for HRC members pending M.D. Council policy updates
• Review of the committee Tracking Form prior to municipal elections

The Heritage Resources Committee approved most of the 2022 Heritage Calendar photographs and captions, with a few pending caption corrections. The project faces delays because the MD must purchase high-definition images from Glenbow Archives, which is currently hard to contact. The committee also discussed adding two new public members, which requires Council approval, and set a deadline for edits to a research report.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 calendar photos #1, #3, #6, #7, #8, #9, #11, #12, #13 with captions
• Approved photo #2 with original title only (unanimous)
• Agreed to correct captions for photos #4, #5, #10 via email to Chair and D.O.P.
• Set deadline of Nov 12, 2021 for written edits to Fireweed Consulting report
• Moved in camera and out of camera (motions carried)
• Adjourned at 10:52 a.m. (motion carried)

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (S / DAB)

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hold an electronic hearing on November 4, 2021, to consider an appeal of Subdivision Application SD2021-003 for a two-lot subdivision on a portion of SE 1/4 SEC. 32, TWP 26, RGE 6 (Baymar Road). The hearing is open to the public, with participation by video or phone. Written submissions are due by November 2, 2021.

• Appeal filed October 4, 2021 regarding Subdivision Application SD2021-003
• Two-lot subdivision proposed on Baymar Road property
• Hearing held electronically via Microsoft Teams due to COVID-19
• Public can participate by video or phone; written submissions due Nov. 2
• Submissions become public record

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn Council met virtually to conduct organizational business. The agenda included appointing the Reeve and Deputy Reeve, establishing regular council meeting times, and designating the official municipal office.

• Appointment of Reeve and Oath of Office
• Appointment of Deputy Reeve and Oath of Office
• Proposal to set regular Council meetings for the second Tuesday of every month at 9:00 a.m.
• Authorization for Boards and Committees to establish their own meeting schedules
• Designation of #2 Heart Mountain Drive, Exshaw, as the official Municipal Office

At the organizational meeting, Council appointed Lisa Rosvold as Reeve and Paul Clark as Deputy Reeve for the 2021-22 year, both by acclamation. Council approved the 2021-22 organizational chart, set regular council meetings for the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the MD office in Exshaw, and designated that office as the municipal office. Several appointments were tabled: Emergency Services Committee (pending legal opinion), SAEWA (pending clarity), and GWAS (directed administration to investigate participation).

• Appointed Lisa Rosvold as Reeve for 2021-22 (acclaimed)
• Appointed Paul Clark as Deputy Reeve for 2021-22 (carried)
• Approved 2021-22 Organizational Chart (carried)
• Tabled Emergency Services Committee appointments pending legal opinion (carried)
• Tabled SAEWA appointments pending clarity (carried)
• Directed administration to investigate MD participation with GWAS (carried)
• Set regular council meetings for second Tuesday monthly at 9:00 a.m. in Exshaw (carried)
• Designated MD Administration office as municipal office (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to decide on four development applications, including a suite renewal in Exshaw, a dwelling in Ghost River Sub, and two applications in the DMF area. The commission will also receive information on three applications processed by the Development Officer and discuss business arising from previous minutes.

• DP Application No. 55/21 – Suite Renewal in Exshaw
• DP Application No. 62/21 – Dwelling in Ghost River Sub
• DP Application No. 70/21 – Visitor Accom. Suite in DMF
• DP Application No. 61/21 – Change in Use in DMF
• ND No. 57/21, ND No. 60/21, DP 63/21 – info items in DMF

The Municipal Planning Commission approved four development permit applications: a studio suite renewal in Exshaw (No. 55/21), a new dwelling with accessory buildings in Ghost River subdivision (No. 62/21), a visitor accommodation suite (No. 70/21), and a change in use from secondary suite to bed and breakfast (No. 61/21). All approvals were carried unanimously. The commission also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and accepted several development officer decisions as information.

• Approved Development Permit No. 55/21 for studio suite renewal in Exshaw (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 62/21 for dwelling and accessory buildings in Ghost River subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 70/21 for visitor accommodation suite (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 61/21 for change in use to bed and breakfast (unanimous)
• Adopted September 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2021 agenda (unanimous)

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The Municipal Excellence Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a Level of Service Cost Review, including the Red Deer County Cost of Community Services Study. The agenda includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and considering business arising from them. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of Red Deer County Cost of Community Services Study (main report and workshop summary)
• Adoption of September 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 18, 2021

The Municipal Excellence Committee meeting was largely procedural. Members adopted the agenda with an amendment setting the next meeting for November 15, 2021, and approved the minutes from the September 20, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the only discussion item was a Level of Service Cost Review.

• Adopted agenda with amendment for next meeting date (carried)
• Adopted September 20, 2021 minutes as presented (carried)

Council

Council is reviewing Bylaw 08/21 to establish connection fees for water and wastewater services in the Hamlet of Dead Man’s Flats. The bylaw aims to recover a $1,434,116.90 prepayment made to the Town of Canmore for future infrastructure.

• Bylaw 08/21: Dead Man’s Flats Water and Wastewater Connection Fee (all three readings)
• Bylaw 13-z/21: Redistricting Agricultural Conservation District to Conservation Easement District
• Bylaw 14-z/21: Redistrict Small Holdings District to Conservation Easement District
• Bylaw 15-z/21: Redistrict NE-25-26-7-W5M from Agricultural Conservation to Small Holdings District
• Road Encroachment Agreement for Lot 5, Block 3, Plan 1370JK

Council gave all three readings to Bylaw 08/21, establishing a water and wastewater connection fee for Dead Man's Flats. Several land-use redesignation bylaws (13-z/21, 14-z/21, 15-z/21) were also given second and third readings, and Bylaw 22/21 on property assessment subclassification was passed. Council also approved a road encroachment agreement, a grant extension, a subdivision time extension, and a revised recreation lease plan.

• Gave third reading to Bylaw 08/21, Dead Man's Flats Water & Wastewater Connection Fee (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 13-z/21, redesignating lands to Conservation Easement District (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 14-z/21, redesignating lands to Conservation Easement District (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 15-z/21, redistricting NE 25-26-7-W5M to Small Holdings District (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 22/21, Class 1 Subclassification for property assessment (carried)
• Authorized road encroachment agreement for sign and planter at 114 Des Arcs Road for 10 years (carried)
• Approved extension of Canmore Alberta Canada Day Society grant to December 31, 2022 (carried)
• Approved revised Resource Management Plan for Ghost Waiparous Trails Recreation Lease 950011 (carried)

Council

This is a special virtual council meeting of the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8, held to consider a single item of new business: a closed session for the Chief Administrative Officer's performance review, citing FOIP Section 19 (personal information). The meeting is open to the public via live stream, but the substantive discussion will occur behind closed doors.

• Closed session for CAO performance review (FOIP Section 19)

At a special virtual meeting on October 5, 2021, Council closed to the public to discuss the CAO's performance review. After returning to open session, Council approved a $180,000 base salary for the CAO effective January 1, 2022, plus a cost-of-living adjustment. Councillor Rosvold opposed the motion. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved $180,000 base salary for CAO effective Jan 1, 2022, plus COLA (carried, Rosvold opposed)

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting virtually to review 2021 Community Service Grant recommendations, discuss updates on community programs and events, and address ongoing items such as Benchlands Lagoon and waste bin issues. The board will also consider 2022 grant applications in a closed session. The agenda includes routine reports and correspondence, with no major policy decisions expected.

• 2021 Community Service Grant recommendations totaling $27,000 for 12 organizations
• Discussion of larger/unsuitable items left outside waste bins and potential service changes
• Community Services Masterplan (2012) terms of reference to be contracted to N Lewis and Mt Royal Professor
• Dead Man's Flats Community Enhancement Program application denied for rink financing
• Memorial Bench Program updated to standardize benches and pricing

The Community Services Board reviewed and discussed 2022 Community Service Grant applications in a closed meeting, with a draft recommendation of $27,000 in total funding across 12 organizations. The board also accepted the 2021 grant accounting reports as information and continued several old business items, including the Benchlands Lagoon, waste bin issues, and the Community Services Masterplan, which awaits 2022 budget allocation. No final grant approvals were made; recommendations are subject to council decision.

• Reviewed 2022 Community Service Grant applications and discussed recommendations (closed meeting)
• Accepted 2021 Community Service Grant accounting reports as information
• Adopted agenda with no additions
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2021 CSB meeting as circulated
• Adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The Municipal Excellence Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a Level of Service Cost Review, an information report from Administration on 2020 department costs and revenues. The agenda includes adopting minutes from August 23, 2021, and addressing business arising from those minutes. The meeting is open to the public via live stream on the MD of Bighorn YouTube channel.

• Level of Service Cost Review: 2020 department expenses and revenues compared to budget, with total expenses of $5,691,278.56 vs. budgeted $6,448,417.00
• Roads department actual expenses $749,177.53 vs. budgeted $1,144,487.00
• Property tax revenue actual $6,493,779.20 vs. budgeted $6,409,440.00
• Wastewater revenue actual $314,090.62 vs. budgeted $474,073.00
• Next meeting scheduled for October 18, 2021, 9:00 a.m.

The Municipal Excellence Committee met virtually and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the August 23, 2021 meeting. No new business or information items were discussed. The committee discussed Level of Service and the CAO will bring the Red Deer County study and Infracycle Study to the next meeting.

• Adopted the September 20, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the August 23, 2021 minutes (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting virtually to decide on development and subdivision applications, including a subdivision at Ghost River and one near Baymar Road. The agenda also includes informational updates on several development permits and a draft council minutes item. Public participation is via live stream or registered submissions.

• DP Application No. 38/21 – Ghost River Subdivision (motion)
• SD2021-003 – Baymar Road, Near Jamieson Road (motion)
• Notice of Decision No. 54/21 – Dead Man’s Flats (info)
• D.P. No. 56/21 – Hamlet of Lac des Arcs (info)
• D.P. No. 58/21 – Hamlet of Exshaw (info)

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit Application No. 38/21 for a metal Quonset accessory building with exterior modifications and a height variance (0.10 m, max 5.60 m) in the Ghost River area, subject to 19 conditions. The commission also approved Subdivision Application SD2021-003 near Baymar Road, creating two lots, subject to 12 conditions including water well and sewage system compliance. Both motions carried unanimously. The commission accepted several development officer decisions and reports as information.

• Approved DP 38/21 for accessory building with height variance (unanimous)
• Approved SD2021-003 subdivision near Baymar Road (unanimous)
• Accepted Notice of Decision 54/21 Dead Man's Flats as information
• Accepted DP 56/21 Lac des Arcs as information
• Accepted DP 58/21 Exshaw as information
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is meeting virtually to conduct regular business. Key items include awarding a contract for a groundwater study in the Hamlet of Exshaw, repealing a voter identification bylaw, and discussing several road-related policies. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a groundwater proposal and a federal holiday.

• Contract award for groundwater study in Exshaw (consultants Morrison Hershfield attending closed session)
• Bylaw 20/21 to repeal Voter Identification Bylaw 03/07
• Road encroachment agreement to Frederick Lake
• Replacement of boiler for Ghost River Firehall
• Master Plan Update and Offsite Levy Bylaws

Council awarded the consulting contract for the Groundwater Study in the Hamlet of Exshaw to Matrix Solutions Inc., and approved a $182,367 capital budget for the study. It also approved a $22,780 operating budget for Morrison Hershfield to provide third-party consulting services. The proposal, excluding Schedule 'C', was made public. Councillor Butters opposed the contract award and the capital budget.

• Awarded the Groundwater Study consulting contract to Matrix Solutions Inc. (Butters opposed).
• Approved a $182,367 capital budget for the Groundwater study (Butters opposed).
• Approved a $22,780 operating budget for Morrison Hershfield for third-party consulting on the Groundwater Study.
• Made the Groundwater Study proposal public, excluding Schedule 'C'.
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw 20/21, repealing Voter Identification Bylaw 03/07.
• Authorized a three-year Road Encroachment Agreement with a landowner for a boat launch access road at Fredrick Lake.
• Approved replacement of the boiler at the Ghost River Fire Hall, with funding up to $35,000 from Operating Reserves.
• Approved closure of the M.D. office from December 24, 2021 to January 3, 2022, with conditions on staff leave and essential services.

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a special virtual meeting on September 14, 2021, to conduct three public hearings on proposed land-use bylaw amendments. These amendments would redesignate specific parcels from Agricultural Conservation or Small Holdings districts to Conservation Easement District, as part of the Carraig Ridge subdivision's Transfer of Subdivision Density scheme. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation via phone or video.

• Bylaw 13-z/21: Redesignate portions of NW 1-26-7-W5M, SE 12-26-7-W5M, NW 6-26-6-W5M, NE 1-26-7-W5M, SW 12-26-7-W5M from AC to CE
• Bylaw 14-z/21: Redistrict SW 21-26-6-W5M, SE 28-26-6-W5M, NE 33-26-6-W5M, Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 0712401, SW 28-26-6-W5M, SE 23-26-7-W5M, NW 21-26-6-W5M from SH to CE
• Bylaw 15-z/21: Redistrict NE-25-26-7-W5M from AC to SH
• Public hearings at 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
• Part of Carraig Ridge 44-lot residential subdivision Phase 2 requirements

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council held a special virtual meeting on September 14, 2021, to conduct public hearings for three redistricting bylaws: Bylaw 13-z/21 (Agricultural Conservation District to Conservation Easement District), Bylaw 14-z/21 (Small Holdings District to Conservation Easement District), and Bylaw 15-z/21 (NE-25-26-7-W5M from Agricultural Conservation District to Small Holdings District). The minutes record that the hearings were held but do not include any decisions, votes, or outcomes; the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. without recorded action on the bylaws.

• Held public hearing for Bylaw 13-z/21 (AC to CE redistricting) - no decision recorded
• Held public hearing for Bylaw 14-z/21 (SH to CE redistricting) - no decision recorded
• Held public hearing for Bylaw 15-z/21 (NE-25-26-7-W5M AC to SH redistricting) - no decision recorded

Council - Public Hearings

Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 13-Z/21, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to redesignate portions of five parcels from Agriculture Conservation District to Conservation Easement District. The change supports the Transfer of Subdivision Density scheme for the Carraig Ridge residential subdivision. The hearing is electronic due to COVID-19, with public participation by phone or video.

• Bylaw 13-Z/21 to redesignate portions of NW 1-26-7-W5M, SE 12-26-7-W5M, NW 6-26-6-W5M, NE 1-26-7-W5M, SW 12-26-7-W5M from AC to CE
• Part of Carraig Ridge 44-lot residential subdivision Phase 2 endorsement
• Public hearing held electronically via Microsoft Teams due to COVID-19
• Written submissions due by 4:30 p.m. September 13, 2021
• Verbal presentations limited to 5 minutes (10 for group representatives)

Council held a public hearing on Bylaw 13-z/21, which would redistrict five parcels from Agricultural Conservation (AC) to Conservation Easement (CE) District as part of the Carraig Ridge Transfer of Development Credits initiative. No one spoke in support or opposition, but one written letter of opposition was received from David Dutchik regarding legal access concerns. The hearing was closed without a decision; the bylaw will proceed to second reading, where access information will be brought to Council.

• Opened public hearing for Bylaw 13-z/21 (moved by Councillor Rosvold)
• Closed public hearing at 6:30 p.m. without a vote on the bylaw
• Noted one written opposition letter from David Dutchik regarding private road access
• Deferred access concern discussion to second reading of the bylaw

Council - Public Hearings

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 14-Z/21, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict seven parcels from the Small Holdings District (SH) to the Conservation Easement District (CE). The change is part of the Carraig Ridge subdivision's Transfer of Subdivision Density scheme, required for Phase 2 endorsement. The hearing will be held electronically via Microsoft Teams due to COVID-19, with public participation by phone or video.

• Bylaw 14-Z/21 to redistrict SW 21-26-6-W5M, SE 28-26-6-W5M, NE 33-26-6-W5M, Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 0712401, SW 28-26-6-W5M, SE 23-26-7-W5M, and NW 21-26-6-W5M from SH to CE
• Public hearing held electronically on September 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
• Written submissions due by 4:30 p.m. on September 13, 2021
• Verbal presentations limited to 5 minutes (10 minutes for group representatives)
• Part of Carraig Ridge 44-lot residential subdivision's Transfer of Subdivision Density scheme

Council held a public hearing on Bylaw 14-z/21, which would redistrict seven parcels from Small Holdings District to Conservation Easement District as part of the Carraig Ridge Transfer of Development Credits initiative. No one spoke in support or opposition, and no written submissions were received. The hearing was closed without a decision; the bylaw was not voted on at this meeting.

• Commenced public hearing for Bylaw 14-z/21 (carried)
• Closed public hearing at 6:54 p.m. with no decision made

Council - Public Hearings

Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 15-Z/21, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict the NE 25-26-7-W5M parcel from Agriculture Conservation District (AC) to Small Holdings District (SH). The hearing is being held electronically due to COVID-19. The public can comment verbally or in writing before the hearing.

• Bylaw 15-Z/21 to redistrict NE 25-26-7-W5M from AC to SH
• Small Holdings District allows up to 4 parcels per quarter section, minimum 4.2 ha (10.4 ac)
• Public hearing held via Microsoft Teams, no in-person participation
• Written submissions due by 4:30 p.m. September 13, 2021
• Verbal presentations limited to 5 minutes (10 minutes for groups)

Council held a public hearing on Bylaw 15-z/21 to redistrict NE 25-26-7-W5M from Agricultural Conservation District to Small Holdings District. No one spoke in support or opposition, and no written submissions were received. The minutes record only the hearing proceedings; no vote or decision on the bylaw is included.

• Commenced public hearing for Bylaw 15-z/21 (motion carried)
• Heard administrative report on redistricting proposal
• Heard applicant presentation from Birch Consulting
• Confirmed no public speakers in support or opposition
• Confirmed no written or oral submissions received

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board (ASEAB) of the MD of Bighorn No. 8 is meeting virtually to discuss environmental field reports, watershed updates, and several new business items including a vice chair appointment, a caretaker agreement application, partnering with Rural Routes, and an agriculture disaster declaration. The board will also review responses to 2021 resolutions and letters from other municipalities.

• Caretaker Agreement Application (policy T-17)
• Partnering With Rural Routes
• Agriculture Disaster Declared
• Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership update (grant of $38,840 approved)
• Vice Chair Appointment

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board approved a motion to change how information is sent to North and South Ranchlands residents, using paper or electronic means. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from March 12, 2021, with an amendment. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2021.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the March 12, 2021 minutes with an amendment to bullet 6.
• Approved a motion to change how information is sent to North and South Ranchlands residents, by paper or electronic means.
• Postponed the Vice Chair appointment until later in 2021.

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC) met virtually on September 1, 2021, and heard presentations from Lafarge, Graymont, Baymag, BVWMC, and CPR. No formal motions or decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and approving the June 2, 2021 minutes with an amendment. Discussions focused on industry updates, including Lafarge's solar farm and fugitive dust management, and community concerns about wildfire communication.

• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Approved June 2, 2021 minutes with amendment (Baymag paragraph changed 'burned' to 'berm')

Council

The Council is reviewing a formal complaint from South Exshaw residents requesting to stop and prohibit all commercial operations at Sandy Beach. Administration presented options to manage parking congestion, including potential new signage or temporary parking areas.

• Bylaw 13-z/21: Redistricting Agricultural Conservation District to Conservation Easement District (First Reading)
• Bylaw 14-z/21: Redistricting Small Holdings District to Conservation Easement District (First Reading)
• Bylaw 15-z/21: Redistricting NE-25-26-7-W5M from Agricultural Conservation District to Small Holdings District
• Bylaw 17/21: Assessment Review Board (All three readings)
• Bylaw 19/21: Domestic Animal Control Bylaw (All three readings)

Council gave third reading to Bylaw 17/21, establishing a Local Assessment Review Board for the M.D. of Bighorn. It also gave first reading to three redistricting bylaws (13-z/21, 14-z/21, 15-z/21) and set public hearings for them on September 14, 2021. Council approved a revised 5-Year Capital Plan including $6.2M for a new Operations Shop and $4.5M for an Administration Building, and directed Administration to prepare a financial plan for the Operations Building. Council also appointed Avail LLP as auditors for a three-year term and set November 17, 2021, for the Public Auction of Tax Recovery Properties.

• Gave third reading to Bylaw 17/21, establishing a Local Assessment Review Board.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 13-z/21, redistricting lands from Agricultural Conservation to Conservation Easement.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 14-z/21, redistricting lands from Small Holdings to Conservation Easement.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 15-z/21, redistricting NE Sec. 25 Twp. 26 Rge. 7 W5M from Agricultural Conservation to Small Holdings.
• Set public hearings for Bylaws 13-z/21, 14-z/21, and 15-z/21 on September 14, 2021.
• Directed Administration to revise the 5-Year Capital Plan to include $6.2M for Operations Shop and $4.5M for Administration Building.
• Directed Administration to prepare a financial plan for a new Operations Building and Storage Yard on Two Feathers land.
• Appointed Avail LLP as auditors for a three-year term with option to extend.

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The Municipal Excellence Committee will discuss a level of service cost review and large item pick up. The meeting also includes a land acknowledgment.

• Level of Service Cost Review discussion
• Large Item Pick up discussion

The Municipal Excellence Committee adopted its agenda and previous minutes, then referred a discussion on Land Acknowledgement to the next Strategic Planning Session of Council. It also directed Administration to bring an information report on the Level of Service Cost Review to the next meeting and to prepare a memo on large item pick-up within six months. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes from March 15, 2021 (carried)
• Referred Land Acknowledgement discussion to next Strategic Planning Session (carried)
• Directed Administration to bring Level of Service Cost Review report to next meeting (carried)
• Requested memo on large item pick-up within 6 months

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee is reviewing a revised Roads Inspection and Maintenance Policy (T-29) following a secondary roads review. The meeting also addressed updates to road development policies, ongoing paving projects, and upcoming bridge rehabilitation programs.

• Review of Roads Inspection and Maintenance Policy T-29
• Revision of Road Development Policy T-16
• Rescinding of Visual Inspections Policy T-14
• Update on paving for Richards Road, Jamieson Road, Ghost Country Place, and Pears Road
• Briefing on the 2022 Draft Ten-Year Bridge Rehabilitation Program

The Streets & Roads Committee forwarded the Road Inspection and Maintenance Policy T-29 and the amended Road Development Policy T-16 to Council for approval. It also recommended that Council rescind Policy T-14, to be replaced by T-29. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Road Inspection and Maintenance Policy T-29 to Council (carried)
• Forwarded Road Development Policy T-16, as amended, to Council (carried)
• Recommended Council rescind Policy T-14, to be replaced by T-29 (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet virtually to review several development applications and business arising from previous minutes. The meeting includes discussions on home-based businesses, sunroom additions, and industrial mezzanine levels.

• Extension to DP 29/20 & 30/20 for Cowley Outfitting Ltd.
• Driveway Variance (Notice of Decision #37/21) in Exshaw
• Minor Home-Based Business (DP No. 39/21) in Exshaw
• Sunroom Addition (DP No. 42/21) on Jamieson Road
• Add Mezzanine Level to Existing Industrial Bay (DP No. 44/21) in Dead Man’s Flats

The Municipal Planning Commission approved an extension for conditions on Development Permits 29/20 and 30/20 for Cowley Outfitting Ltd., allowing until January 26, 2022, to meet outstanding requirements, including moving tent storage and hay structures. The extension was granted to accommodate ongoing discussions with Alberta Parks and Kananaskis Improvement District, as well as family circumstances. All other permit conditions and timeframes remain in effect. The commission also approved the agenda and July 21, 2021 minutes, and accepted several development applications and reports as information.

• Approved extension of DP 29/20 conditions 3 and 5 and DP 30/20 condition 7 to January 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted DMF Suite and Bed & Breakfast Map as information
• Accepted development applications V.B.1-7 as information
• Accepted Council Minutes Special July 15, 2021 as information

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee will review a completed Secondary Roads Review, receive updates on the pavement rehabilitation program and the draft 2022 Ten Year Bridge Rehabilitation Program, and discuss parking signage and enforcement in Exshaw. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19.

• Secondary Roads Review by McElhanney Ltd. identifies rural access roads, lanes, and undeveloped roads
• Pavement rehab contract awarded to A&A Paving; includes Richards Road, Jamieson Road, Ghost Country Place, Pears Road
• $50,000 approved for Coyote Creek Road base repairs; $91,000 reoiling budget may be needed
• 2022 draft Ten Year Bridge Rehabilitation Program; Richards Road Bridge stringer replacement deferred to 2023
• Parking signage and enforcement in Exshaw to be discussed verbally

The Streets & Roads Committee received the McElhanney Ltd. Secondary Roads Review and directed Administration to bring a draft of Policy T-14 Roads Inspection and Maintenance to the next meeting. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were operational updates on paving, bridge program, and resident complaints.

• Received Secondary Roads Review by McElhanney Ltd. (carried)
• Directed Administration to bring draft Policy T-14 Roads Inspection and Maintenance to next meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda with addition of Windridge Road ditching item (carried)
• Approved July 5, 2021 minutes as presented (carried)

Heritage Resources Committee

The Heritage Resources Committee is reviewing several historical and administrative items. Discussions include a presentation on the history of Dead Man's Flats, selection for 2022 heritage calendars, and updates on a forestry research project.

• Presentation: History of Dead Man’s Flats by Dene Cooper
• Discussion: 2022 Heritage Calendars photograph selection
• Discussion: Research Project with Fireweed Consulting Group regarding history of forestry and logging
• Educational Item: Discussion with Canmore Museum Director

The Heritage Resources Committee approved the agenda and minutes, then selected 13 photographs for a 2022 heritage calendar, starting with December 2021. Members assigned caption duties and set a September 15 deadline for captions, with final design discussion planned for October 4. No other substantive decisions were made; site visits remain on hold pending council policy, and a Fireweed Consulting report is expected in October.

• Approved August 9, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected 13 photos for 2022 heritage calendar, starting December 2021
• Assigned caption preparation to members with September 15 deadline
• Scheduled final calendar design discussion for October 4, 2021

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting virtually to decide on five development permit applications, including accessory uses, a bed and breakfast, a country recreational lodge renewal, and a change of use at Copperstone Resort. The commission will also review draft council minutes and hear public input registered in advance.

• D.P. 43/21 – Accessory Uses at Baymar Road/Jamieson Road
• D.P. 47/21 – Renew Accessory Use in Hamlet of Lac des Arcs
• D.P. 48/21 – Bed and Breakfast Use in Hamlet of Dead Man's Flats
• D.P. 52/21 – Renew Country Recreational Lodge near TransCanada Highway
• D.P. 04/21 – Copperstone Resort Change of Use in Dead Man's Flats

The Municipal Planning Commission postponed a decision on Development Permit Application No. 04/21, which sought to remove the lobby and front desk at Copperstone Resort in Dead Man's Flats in favor of a centralized, technology-based guest registry system. The postponement, until January 19, 2022, was made to give the applicant time to demonstrate a functioning centralized registry system, as the commission had concerns about current compliance with the existing permit. The commission also approved several other development permits, including a renewal for a country recreational lodge and staff accommodation at R6 Ranch, and a bed and breakfast operation in Dead Man's Flats.

• Postponed Development Permit Application No. 04/21 (Copperstone Resort change of use) until January 19, 2022, to allow the applicant to demonstrate a functioning centralized registry system.
• Approved Development Permit Application No. 43/21 for accessory residential uses on the second floor of an existing accessory building on Baymar Road/Jamieson Road, subject to conditions.
• Approved Development Permit Application No. 52/21 for the renewal of a Country Recreational Lodge and staff accommodation at R6 Ranch, including two variances, subject to conditions.
• Approved Development Permit Application No. 47/21 for the installation of a toilet and sink in an existing accessory building in Lac des Arcs, with a new sewage handling system, subject to conditions.
• Approved Development Permit Application No. 48/21 for a Bed and Breakfast operation with two accommodation units in Dead Man's Flats, subject to conditions and expiring July 18, 2024.
• Accepted the June 16, 2021 meeting minutes as approved.
• Accepted the agenda for the July 21, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Discussed a potential Land Use Bylaw amendment to allow Development Officers to process bed and breakfast renewals, with no formal decision made.

Council

The Council is reviewing a decision report to provide additional funding for the Ghost Country Place and Pears Road Paving project. The request seeks to use $71,000 from the Road Rehabilitation Program contingency to cover base gravel and culvert replacement costs.

• Approval of $71,000 from the Road Rehabilitation Program contingency for paving project costs
• Funding for 100mm layer of base crush gravel ($64,000)
• Funding for removal and replacement of an existing culvert ($7,000)

Council held a special virtual meeting to consider a capital budget increase for the paving of Ghost Country Place and Pears Road. They approved $71,000 from the Road Rehabilitation Program contingency to provide additional funding for the project. The meeting was brief, lasting about nine minutes, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $71,000 from Road Rehabilitation Program contingency for Ghost Country Place and Pears Roads paving project (carried)

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several operational items: whether to allow caretaker agreements for road allowances adjacent to the Stoney Indian Reserve, how to handle an unapproved boat launch and beach at Frederick Lake, and proposed changes to winter and summer maintenance of lanes and cul-de-sacs in Exshaw. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; these are discussion items.

• Caretaker agreements for undeveloped road allowances adjacent to Stoney Indian Reserve — discussion on fencing placement
• West Jumping Pound Boat Launch: unapproved beach and boat launch in road allowance at Frederick Lake; options include reclamation or encroachment agreement
• Cul-de-sac and Exshaw lane winter maintenance: proposed 4-inch snow threshold, 10-working-day clearing target
• Exshaw summer lane maintenance: in-house improvements (strip organics, spread recycled asphalt) proposed
• Minutes from May 25, 2021 meeting to be approved

The Streets & Roads Committee approved a motion directing administration to advise a landowner to seek a road encroachment agreement with the MD of Bighorn regarding a boat launch and beach in West Jumping Pound. It also approved preparing an information report for council on cul-de-sac and Exshaw winter lane maintenance. The committee discussed that the Pears and Ghost paving project came in over-budget, with a special council meeting needed for approval. No other substantive decisions were made; the next meeting is set for August 9, 2021.

• Approved motion to advise landowner to seek road encroachment agreement for boat launch and beach in West Jumping Pound
• Approved motion to prepare an information report for council on cul-de-sac and Exshaw winter lane maintenance
• Adopted agenda with additions for Sandy Beach, Pears & Ghost paving, and next meeting date
• Approved May 25, 2021 minutes as presented
• Noted caretaker agreement applications will be handled case-by-case (no formal decision)
• Discussed over-budget paving for Pears and Ghost, requiring special council meeting (no decision made)

Council

Council will consider approving a Request for Proposals for a groundwater study in the Hamlet of Exshaw to investigate causes of high groundwater flooding. They will also vote on amending the fee schedule bylaw, and discuss requests for utility bill reductions and a building permit deposit return. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Request for Proposals for Groundwater Study in the Hamlet of Exshaw
• Bylaw 16/21 to amend Fee Schedule Bylaw 01/11 Schedule E (all three readings)
• Request for Reduction in Utility Bill
• Request to return building permit deposit from 2017
• Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board (ASEAB) Appointment

Council gave third reading to Bylaw 16/21, amending the Fee Schedule for Planning and Development fees. It declined a user fee reduction for Lot 5, Block 2 Plan 8170HX and a $500 building permit deposit refund for Lot 13, Block 7, Plan 1510262. Council also approved an RFP for a groundwater study in Exshaw and supported the uncontested annexation of 36.34 ha by the Summer Village of Ghost Lake.

• Approved RFP for Groundwater Study in Exshaw, as amended
• Directed Administration to send RFP to qualified engineering firms
• Directed Administration to present recommended bids to Council
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw 16/21 (Fee Schedule amendment)
• Declined user fee reduction for Lot 5, Block 2 Plan 8170HX
• Declined $500 building permit deposit refund for Lot 13, Block 7, Plan 1510262
• Supported uncontested annexation of 36.34 ha by Summer Village of Ghost Lake
• Directed Administration to inform SVGL C.A.O. of annexation decision

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission for the MD of Bighorn No. 8 held a virtual meeting to review development applications. The body voted on a change in use for an accessory building in Lac des Arcs and a renewal of a Bed & Breakfast use in Exshaw. Several other decisions, including refusals and renewals, were reported as information only.

• D.P. Application No. 29/21: Change in Use to Accessory Building & Accessory Use in Hamlet of Lac des Arcs
• D.P. Application No. 36/21: Renew Bed & Breakfast Use in Hamlet of Exshaw
• Notice of Refusal for DP App. No. 58/20 in Hamlet of Lac des Arcs
• Development Permit No. 26/21 for Single Family Dwelling (Cabin) and Detached Garage near Larsen Road

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit 29/21, allowing a portion of an old dwelling in Lac des Arcs to be converted into an accessory building, with the remainder to be demolished by January 16, 2022. They also approved a 3-year renewal of a bed and breakfast operation and sign at 49 Windridge Road in Exshaw. A notice of refusal for an incomplete addition application was discussed, and the commission accepted several development officer decisions as information.

• Approved Development Permit 29/21 for partial demolition and accessory building conversion in Lac des Arcs, with demolition deadline of January 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit 36/21 for 3-year renewal of bed and breakfast and sign at 49 Windridge Road, Exshaw, expiring January 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted as information: Notice of Refusal 58/20, D.P. 26/21, N.D. 27/21, N.D. 33/21, and council minutes

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is meeting virtually on June 8, 2021, to decide on several items, including a contract award for the Jura Creek debris-flood mitigation project, a bylaw to protect hamlet reserves, and a proposal to transfer utilities to property taxes. They will also discuss public washroom costs, a public process for the Domestic Animal Control Bylaw, and regional transit costs. The agenda includes routine reports and a closed session for legal advice on Jura Creek liability.

• Bylaw 09/21 Hamlet Reserve Protection – all three readings
• Contract award for Jura Creek Debris-Flood Mitigation Project
• Transfer utilities to property taxes
• Advanced voting opportunities for 2021 Municipal General Election
• Costs to join regional transit

Council gave three readings to Bylaw 09/21, the Hamlet Reserve Protection Bylaw, and approved the Jura Creek Debris-Flood Mitigation contract award. They also rescinded earlier motions on advanced voting, added unpaid utilities to tax rolls, and amended the snow maintenance contract. A motion to have BGC meet with Council was defeated.

• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw 09/21, Hamlet Reserve Protection Bylaw (all carried)
• Approved adding $15,541.97 in unpaid utilities to tax rolls in Dead Man's Flats, Exshaw, and Harvie Heights (carried)
• Rescinded motions R:145/21 and R:146/21 on advanced voting; directed Returning Officer to hold an Advanced Vote (carried)
• Awarded Jura Creek Debris-Flood Mitigation contract to winning tender bid (carried; Rosvold, Ryan opposed)
• Added clause to Bow Valley Snow Maintenance contract for dedicated plow trucks; approved $13,000 from Operating Reserve (carried)
• Rescinded and replaced Schedule 'A' of Policy CS-11 (dog bag dispensers) (carried; Butters opposed)
• Declared July 18-24, 2021 as National Drowning Prevention Week (carried)
• Defeated motion to direct Administration to ask BGC to meet with Council (defeated; Rosvold, Ryan in favour)

Heritage Resources Committee

The committee will discuss photograph selections for the 2022 Heritage Calendars. Members will also review a report regarding a potential new location for the Canmore Museum.

• 2022 Heritage Calendars photograph selection
• Research project with Fireweed Consulting Group regarding history of forestry and logging
• Potential change in location for Canmore Museum

The Heritage Resources Committee reviewed and discussed photographs for the 2022 Heritage Calendar, approving several selections and delegating members to find more from the Fireweed Consulting Group database. The committee also discussed storage for donated artifacts, potential collaboration with the Canmore Museum, and postponed site visits due to COVID-19. No formal decisions were made on these latter items.

• Approved June 7, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Selected photographs for 2022 Heritage Calendar (pending more info on some)
• Delegated members Tannas and Bedry to select more photographs from Fireweed database
• Chair to contact Canmore Museum about storage space
• Changed next meeting date to August 9, 2021

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and minutes from March 3, 2021, and to receive updates from member industries and the MD of Bighorn. The agenda includes items on groundwater readings, industry updates, and new business, but no specific decisions are listed.

• Approval of March 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Industry updates from Lafarge, Graymont, BVWMC, and CPR
• Groundwater readings on MD of Bighorn website
• Next meeting scheduled for September 1, 2021

The committee received updates on the Jura Creek flood mitigation project, which is fully funded with final construction plans and permits in place, and is expected to go to tender in 2-3 weeks. Members raised concerns about groundwater impacts in east Exshaw not being fully addressed in the design, and the CAO clarified that the BGC third-party review and Golder response were not public before the April information session because they were unsigned. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Adopted minutes from March 3, 2021 (carried)
• Jura Creek project to go to tender in 2-3 weeks (update)
• No response to Golder rebuttal planned by MD (clarified)
• Al Hogarth confirmed as 24-7 contact for east Exshaw water issues

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee is reviewing a $20,000 roads mapping capital project and potential speed limit changes in Dead Man’s Flats. The agenda also includes discussions on winter road maintenance contracts and drainage improvements in Exshaw.

• Roads Mapping Capital Project with an approved budget of $20,000
• Proposed speed limit changes for 2nd Avenue in Dead Man’s Flats
• Addition of a single axle plow truck requirement to winter road maintenance contracts
• Drainage improvements on Mt. Allen Dr. in Exshaw
• Review of five upcoming winter road maintenance contracts

The Streets & Roads Committee recommended that Council set the speed limit on Dead Man's Flats Second Avenue to 40 km/h. It also recommended adding a provision to the Bow Valley Winter Road Maintenance Contract requiring dedicated and backup plow trucks with a minimum hopper capacity of 9.0 tonnes. The committee received the Roads Mapping Capital Project terms of reference as information and discussed parking issues at Exshaw Beach and increased groundwater monitoring in Exshaw.

• Recommended 40 km/h speed limit on Dead Man's Flats Second Avenue (carried)
• Recommended adding plow truck hopper capacity provision to winter road maintenance contract (carried)
• Received Roads Mapping Capital Project terms of reference as information (carried)
• Approved agenda with additions (carried)
• Approved April 26, 2021 minutes (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to decide four development permit applications in the Hamlet of Exshaw, including a dwelling addition, a family day home, a single detached dwelling, and a rear yard variance. The commission will also consider a new lot creation subdivision in Exshaw and a conceptual scheme for Yamnuska, plus review several applications processed by the Development Officer. Public participation is via live stream or registered phone/video submissions.

• D.P. 24/21: Dwelling addition & variance, Hamlet of Exshaw
• D.P. 28/21: Family day home (major home-based business), Hamlet of Exshaw
• D.P. 32/21: Single detached dwelling near railway, South Exshaw
• D.P. 34/21: Rear yard variance for stairs, Hamlet of Exshaw
• SD2021-001: Goldsack/Golubets new lot creation, Hamlet of Exshaw

The Municipal Planning Commission approved the Yamnuska Village Conceptual Scheme for a mixed-use development in Dead Man's Flats, including new buildings with commercial and accommodation units. The commission also approved four development permits and one subdivision application, all in the Hamlet of Exshaw. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Yamnuska Village Conceptual Scheme in Dead Man's Flats (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit 24/21 for mudroom addition and side yard variance in Exshaw (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit 28/21 for family day home with extended operating hours in Exshaw (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit 32/21 for single detached dwelling with special setbacks in Exshaw (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit 34/21 for rear yard variance for stairs in Exshaw (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision SD2021-001 for new lot creation in Exshaw (unanimous)

Council

The MD of Bighorn No. 8 Council is meeting virtually to consider several items, including three readings of the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw, which would set municipal tax rates to collect $6,355,940. They will also discuss traffic calming on Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue, a domestic animal control bylaw, and various other administrative matters.

• Bylaw 05/21 Tax Rate Bylaw (all three readings) to collect $6,355,940
• Bylaw 06/21 Tax Penalty Bylaw (all three readings)
• Bylaw 07/21 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw (all three readings)
• Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue traffic calming: proposed gravel trail ($20,000) and speed limit changes
• Request for dog bag dispensers in Exshaw

Council gave final reading to three 2021 tax bylaws (05/21, 06/21, 07/21) setting tax rates, penalty rates, and supplementary taxation. It also approved up to $20,000 from the MD Operating Fund Reserve for an interim gravel trail along 24 Avenue in Dead Man's Flats, and directed administration to consider permanent pedestrian solutions for the 2022 capital budget. Other actions included approving $6,000 for a Harvie Heights Transportation Master Plan, appointing Tess Krause as a Weed Control and Agricultural Pest inspector, and approving various expenditures and agreements.

• Gave third reading to Bylaw 05/21 (2021 tax rates), Bylaw 06/21 (tax rate penalty), and Bylaw 07/21 (supplementary taxation) — all carried
• Approved up to $20,000 from MD Operating Fund Reserve for interim gravel trail on 24 Avenue, Dead Man's Flats — carried
• Directed administration to consider permanent pedestrian zone on 24 Avenue for 2022 Capital Budget — carried
• Approved $6,000 from Road Reserve for Harvie Heights Transportation Master Plan — carried
• Appointed Tess Krause as Inspector under Weed Control Act and Agricultural Pest Act, effective May 11, 2021 — carried
• Approved use of sea cans on Mount McGillivary Drive and Pigeon Mountain Drive for up to two months — carried
• Authorized road encroachment agreement for garage at 3 Mount Allen Drive, Exshaw, for 15-year term — carried
• Approved $3,000 from reserves for legal agreement for temporary water service to Dead Man's Flats Community Garden — carried

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting virtually to review Community Service Grant applications and reports for 2022, and to discuss a contracted review of the 2012 Community Services Masterplan for the 2022 budget. They will also address action items from previous meetings, including waste bin issues and evacuation plan consultation.

• Review of Community Service Grant applications for 2022 and 2021 grant reports
• Discussion of Community Services Masterplan (2012) Terms of Reference for 2022 budget review
• Action item: Jamieson Road garbage bin often too full on Sundays; consider Friday emptying
• Action item: Draft statement to applicants on average CS grant size (approx. $2,100)
• Update on Benchlands Lagoon and other community projects

The Community Services Board reviewed the 2022 Community Service Grant applications and 2021 grant reports with no changes, and discussed the Community Services Masterplan (2012) Terms of Reference, planning to contract N Lewis and a Mount Royal professor with student involvement, with a budget decision report to go to Council in July. The board also noted the cancellation of the Communities in Bloom Best Garden program for 2021 due to zero participation, and discussed waste bin issues, proposing education and potential service level changes.

• Adopted agenda with no additions (carried)
• Approved February 18, 2021 minutes as amended (carried)
• Reviewed 2022 Community Service Grant applications and 2021 grant reports, no changes needed
• Discussed Community Services Masterplan Terms of Reference, to be contracted to N Lewis and Mount Royal professor, with budget to Council in July
• Cancelled Communities in Bloom Best Garden program for 2021 due to zero participation
• Adjourned at 3:00 pm (carried)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee will review March 2021 finances, decide on transferring utility charges to property taxes, select the tax rate for the property tax bylaw, and consider the 2021 tax penalty bylaw. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• March 2021 income $4,864,319.92, expenses $1,503,988.25, payroll $133,836.86
• Transfer utilities to property taxes
• Selection of tax rate for Property Tax Bylaw
• 2021 Tax Penalty Bylaw 06/21
• Received $2,877,193 in flood mitigation grant and $1,000,000 advance for Exshaw Lagoon

The Finance & Economic Development Committee recommended Council adopt Scenario 1 for the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw and give all three readings to Bylaw 06/21 (Tax Rate Penalty Bylaw). It also recommended adding unpaid water/wastewater utility amounts to tax rolls for properties in Dead Man's Flats, Exshaw, and Harvie Heights (commercial). The committee received the March 2021 financial report as information.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted October 27, 2020 minutes with amendment (carried)
• Received Departmental Income and Expenses Report to March 31, 2021 as information (carried)
• Recommended Council add unpaid utilities to tax rolls for Dead Man's Flats, Exshaw, Harvie Heights (commercial) (carried)
• Recommended Council select Scenario 1 for 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Scenario 1 tax rate for 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw (carried)
• Recommended Council give all three readings to Bylaw 06/21 (Tax Rate Penalty Bylaw) (carried)

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and maintenance items, including upcoming winter road maintenance contracts and potential traffic changes. Discussions include snow removal levels for cul-de-sacs, drainage solutions in Exshaw, and a proposed transportation master plan for Harvie Heights.

• Review of Bow Valley snow maintenance contract and single axle plow truck options
• Proposed $6,000 allocation for Harvie Heights Transportation Master Plan
• Request to add parking restrictions to Mt. Allen Drive signage near Exshaw School
• Proposal for drainage improvements on Mt. Allen Dr. involving 322 m.2 of asphalt removal
• One-way traffic request for the Third Street loop in Dead Man's Flats

The Streets & Roads Committee approved several items, including referring the Harvie Heights Transportation Master Plan to Council for consideration and providing the Lac Des Arcs Emergency Road Closure/Detour Plan to Council as information. The committee also received a drainage memorandum for Mt. Allen Dr. in Exshaw and discussed winter road maintenance contracts, signage, and a one-way traffic request for Dead Man's Flats in a closed session. No final decisions were made on the one-way request or other discussed items.

• Referred Harvie Heights Transportation Master Plan to Council (carried)
• Provided Lac Des Arcs Emergency Road Closure/Detour Plan to Council as information (carried)
• Received drainage memorandum for Mt. Allen Dr. in Exshaw as information (carried)
• Closed session to discuss one-way traffic request for Dead Man's Flats (carried)
• Returned to public session after closed discussion (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved February 22, 2021 minutes as presented (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to decide on four development applications, including a secondary suite, a relocated dwelling with a rear yard variance in Exshaw, a commercial kennel near the Bow Corridor/1A Highway, and a two-storey accessory building with a studio suite in Exshaw. The commission will also receive information on several applications processed by the Development Officer, including renewals of visitor accommodation suites and accessory buildings, and a subdivision application for new lot creation in Exshaw. Public participation is via live stream or registered telephone/video, with submissions due by April 19.

• D.P. 02/12 – Secondary Suite (DMF)
• D.P. 20/21 – Relocated Dwelling with Rear Yard Variance (Exshaw)
• D.P. 21/21 – Commercial Kennel (Bow Corridor/1A Hwy)
• D.P. 23/21 – Two-Storey Accessory Building with Studio Suite (Exshaw)
• SD2021-001 – Goldsack/Golubets New Lot Creation (Exshaw)

The Municipal Planning Commission approved four development permits: a relocated dwelling with a rear yard variance in Exshaw, a two-storey accessory building with a studio suite and suite size variance in Exshaw, a secondary suite in Dead Man's Flats, and a commercial kennel renewal for Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours. All approvals were unanimous. The commission also agreed to make it standard practice to refer all slope setback variance requests to the MPC, without amending the Land Use Bylaw.

• Approved DP 20/21 for relocated dwelling with rear yard variance in Exshaw (unanimous)
• Approved DP 23/21 for accessory building with studio suite and suite size variance in Exshaw (unanimous)
• Approved DP 02/21 for secondary suite in Dead Man's Flats (unanimous)
• Approved DP 21/21 for commercial kennel renewal for Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours (unanimous)
• Agreed to standard practice of referring all slope setback variance requests to MPC
• Deleted subdivision application SD2021-001 from agenda (unanimous)

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a virtual meeting to approve 50% property tax cancellations for six properties on Mount McGillivary Drive and Pigeon Mountain Drive affected by 2020 groundwater flooding. The agenda includes first readings and public hearing dates for proposed amendments to the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, as well as a supplementary assessment bylaw. Council will also consider a water rate change for the Dead Man’s Flats community garden and review the 2020 audited financial statements.

• Approval of 50% municipal tax cancellations totaling $2,890.06 for six properties in Plan 3338GO and Plan 9112378 affected by 2020 flooding
• First reading and public hearing date for Bylaw 03/21 (Proposed MDP Amendment) and Bylaw 01-z/21 (Proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment)
• All three readings for Bylaw 04/21 (Supplementary Assessment Bylaw)
• Consideration of a water meter rate change from 1.5 inch to 0.75 inch for the Dead Man’s Flats Community Association community garden
• Review of 2020 Audited Financial Statements presented by Avail LLP

Council approved the 2020 audited financial statements as prepared by Avail LLP, and approved six 50% municipal tax reductions for specific properties. Council also declined first reading of two bylaws related to composting facilities, gave three readings to Bylaw 04/21 for supplementary assessments, and approved several community items including dog bag dispensers and playground equipment changes.

• Approved 2020 audited financial statements (carried)
• Approved 50% tax reduction of $621.59 for 10-6-3338GO (carried)
• Approved 50% tax reduction of $363.45 for 15-6-3338GO (carried)
• Approved 50% tax reduction of $500.47 for 16-6-3338GO (carried)
• Approved 50% tax reduction of $464.96 for 19-5-3338GO (carried)
• Approved 50% tax reduction of $488.64 for 20-6-3338GO (carried)
• Approved 50% tax reduction of $450.95 for 22-6-9112378 (carried)
• Declined first reading of Bylaw 03/21 and Bylaw 01-z/21 (composting facilities) (carried)

Heritage Resources Committee

The committee is meeting to select 12 photographs for the 2022 Heritage Calendar and discuss member site visits. An in-camera session is scheduled to discuss the 2022 Oral History Project budget and interview list.

• Selection of 12 photographs for the 2022 Heritage Calendar
• Quote from Canmore Print Craft for 250 calendars at $1,729
• Discussion of HRC member site visits
• In-camera discussion of Oral History Project Budget and Interview List for 2022

The Heritage Resources Committee approved the April 12, 2021 agenda and the February 8, 2021 minutes with a correction. Members decided to select 2022 Heritage Calendar photographs electronically by email due to link issues, and discussed including a photo of a long-term resident from outside the MD. Site visits were deferred pending COVID-19 protocols, and several items were set for future discussion.

• Approved April 12, 2021 agenda (MOTION 01.04.21, carried unanimously)
• Approved February 8, 2021 minutes with correction to 'Bar C Ranch' (MOTION 02.04.21, carried unanimously)
• Decided to select 2022 Heritage Calendar photos electronically by email
• Agreed to include a photo of Guy Gibson, a long-term resident, despite being taken outside the MD
• Deferred site visits pending investigation of MD protocols and venue availability
• Agreed to discuss archival donations, community engagement tools, and 'Paint the Barn' at next meeting
• Went in camera at 9:43 a.m. and returned at 10:22 a.m. (MOTIONS 03.04.21 and 04.04.21)
• Set next meeting for June 7, 2021

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a new single detached dwelling with an attached garage and a slope setback variance in Harvie Heights, subject to conditions including a development agreement. The commission also decided that all development within 20 m of a slope with a grade of 15% or more must be treated as a variance, requiring notification to adjacent neighbours. Additionally, the commission approved a bed and breakfast operation near Sibbald Flats, subject to conditions including securing access across Crown land, and approved a secondary suite in Dead Man's Flats.

• Approved Development Permit 07/21 for a new dwelling with slope setback variance in Harvie Heights, subject to conditions including a development agreement.
• Decided that all development within 20 m of a slope with a grade of 15% or more must be treated as a variance, requiring notification to adjacent neighbours.
• Approved Development Permit 11/21 for a two-bedroom bed and breakfast operation near Sibbald Flats, subject to conditions including securing access across Crown land by June 16, 2021.
• Approved Development Permit 13/21 for a new dwelling with slope setback variance in Carraig Ridge, subject to conditions including a development agreement.
• Approved Development Permit 16/21 for a two-bedroom secondary suite in Dead Man's Flats, subject to conditions including parking and occupancy requirements.
• Approved Development Permit 15/21 for a change in use from a secondary suite to a one-bedroom bed and breakfast in Dead Man's Flats, subject to conditions.
• Approved the agenda and minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Accepted the Development Officer's report on applications processed by the Development Officer as information.

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The committee is reviewing revisions to the 'Bighorn Living' community information document. The meeting also addressed formatting changes requested during the previous February meeting.

• Review of memorandum regarding Bighorn Living document revisions
• Discussion of Community Services and Contact information links
• Adoption of February 22, 2021, meeting minutes

The Municipal Excellence Committee met virtually and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The only substantive action was forwarding the Bighorn Living document to Council as information; no other business was discussed.

• Adopted agenda as presented
• Adopted February 22, 2021 minutes
• Forwarded Bighorn Living document to Council as information

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services & Environmental Advisory Board discussed a livestock emergency preparedness plan and reviewed a caretaker agreement application for land near Frederick Lake. The meeting also included updates on watershed partnerships, municipal tax cancellations for East Exshaw residents, and environmental fieldman reports.

• Presentation of the Bighorn Livestock Emergency Plan by Jennifer Woods
• Review of a caretaker agreement application for land adjacent to Frederick Lake
• Update on 50% municipal tax cancellations for approved East Exshaw residents
• Discussion regarding the Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership (JCWP) 2021 work plan
• Report on the removal of approximately 30 truckloads of trees from private property

The Agriculture Services and Environmental Advisory Board approved the agenda and the January 12, 2021 minutes with amendments, including attendance and wording changes. The board heard a presentation from Reeve Dene Cooper on municipal structure, natural capital, and flood mitigation, with members expressing concerns about random campers, evacuation risks, and pressure on higher governments. No other formal decisions were made; the next meeting is set for September 3, 2021.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the January 12, 2021 minutes with amendments to attendance and specific bullet wording.
• Heard Reeve Cooper's presentation on municipal distribution, natural capital, and flood mitigation (attached as Schedule A).
• Discussed concerns about random campers and evacuation risks, with a request for the MD to pressure higher governments.
• Noted the MD's FireSmart assessment on Teynor Road and plans for a wildfire preparedness guide.
• Noted the Summer Village of Ghost Lake's proposed annexation and the MD's appointed team to meet.
• Noted the JCWP's pending grant application and GWAS's 2021 water sampling focus on the Ghost River.
• Scheduled next meeting for September 3, 2021, virtually.

Council

Council will decide whether to take action on a FireSmart assessment for the MD-owned half-section on Teynor Road, with options ranging from no action to a $535,000 fuel reduction. They will also consider approving an intermunicipal collaboration framework with Kananaskis Improvement District and discuss several other items including a proposed annexation by Summer Village of Ghost Lake and a residential backflow preventer rebate program.

• FireSmart assessment for Teynor Road half-section: options include no action, $350,000 perimeter buffer, or $535,000 full fuel reduction
• Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Kananaskis Improvement District for service coordination
• Proposed annexation by Summer Village of Ghost Lake
• Lafarge Canada Inc. subdivision endorsement extension
• Residential Backflow Preventer Rebate Program for East Exshaw

The Council approved a conditional offer to purchase lands at Plan 1612579 Block 1 Lot 13, 101 Diamond Drive, Exshaw. It also approved the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Kananaskis Improvement District, supported a wildfire preparedness application, and approved the East Exshaw Backflow Preventer Rebate Program. Several items were received as information or postponed, including a decision on the Teynor Road FireSmart assessment.

• Approved the March 9, 2021 agenda with amendments.
• Approved the February 9, 2021 Regular Council minutes and February 4, 2021 Special Council minutes.
• Received the Teynor Road FireSmart Assessment as information; postponed decision on Recommendation #2 to a Strategic Planning Session.
• Approved the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework between the M.D. of Bighorn and Kananaskis Improvement District.
• Approved a one-year time extension for Subdivision File SD 2019-003 to October 21, 2021.
• Supported the M.D.'s application for a Wildfire Preparedness Guide to FRIAA.
• Approved the East Exshaw Backflow Preventer Rebate Program.
• Accepted a conditional offer to purchase lands at 101 Diamond Drive, Exshaw.

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 held a special virtual council meeting on March 4, 2021. The agenda focused on a closed session discussion regarding an offer to purchase land.

• Land - Offer to Purchase (Closed Session)

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council held a special virtual meeting on March 4, 2021, to discuss a land offer to purchase in closed session under FOIP Section 25. Council approved the agenda, directed administration to provide a confidential appraisal document to all council members, and then closed the meeting to the public for the land discussion. After the closed session, Council returned to public session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in public session.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Directed administration to provide all council members a confidential and privileged copy of the appraisal document.
• Closed the meeting to the public for discussion of land offer to purchase under FOIP Section 25.
• Returned to public session after the closed discussion.
• Adjourned the special council meeting.

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, updates from members and industry, and two informational news articles about STARS Air Ambulance finances and RCMP parking fines along Highway 1A. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of December 2, 2020 meeting minutes
• Information item: Rocky Mountain Outlook article on STARS Air Ambulance financial uncertainty
• Information item: Rocky Mountain Outlook article on Canmore RCMP fines for illegal parking along 1A Highway

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee meeting was largely informational, with no formal motions or decisions made beyond adopting the agenda and previous minutes. Industry representatives from Lafarge, Graymont, and Baymag presented updates on operations, environmental monitoring, and future projects. The committee also received updates on local projects including Exshaw Creek piezometers, Jura Creek Phase II, Heart Creek work, and the Exshaw lagoon upgrades.

• Adopted the agenda with additions (Carried)
• Adopted the December 2, 2020 minutes as presented (Carried)

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The Municipal Excellence Committee is meeting virtually to review the revised Bighorn Living draft document and discuss three example formats for its design. The committee previously reviewed the draft in January and directed administration to make changes. This meeting focuses on the document's visual presentation, not on policy decisions.

• Review of revised Bighorn Living draft document
• Discussion of 3 example formats: picture backgrounds, yellow theme, bold color themes
• Adoption of January 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Municipal Excellence Committee met virtually and adopted the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The only substantive discussion was about formatting changes to the draft Living in Bighorn document, with the Executive Assistant tasked to bring updated paper and digital copies to the next meeting. No new business, information items, or closed-session items were discussed.

• Adopted agenda for February 22, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes from January 18, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Discussed formatting changes to draft Living in Bighorn document; Executive Assistant to bring updated copies to next meeting

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee will discuss and potentially decide on regrading lanes in East Exshaw, a project that has drawn resident objections over drainage concerns. The committee will also review gravel pit sales and an update on the snow clearing trial program. A legal opinion on the lane regrading will be discussed in closed session.

• East Exshaw Lane Grading: regrading lanes near Mt. McGillivray and Pigeon Mountain Drive, with 12 of 25 resident responses, some objecting due to water trapping concerns
• Gravel Pit Sales: review of past sales including 5,200.16m3 of pit run sold in 2020
• Snow Clearing Trial Program: update on Exshaw back lane plowing, noting two plowing events and a request to add a lane west of Mt. Allen Dr.
• Closed session: legal opinion on East Exshaw lane grading under FOIP Section 27

The Streets & Roads Committee recommended that the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 discontinue selling gravel to the public, citing financial implications. The committee also forwarded a recommendation on East Exshaw Lane Grading to Council, with a stipulation that administration work with affected property owners to mitigate negative effects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended discontinuing public gravel sales at the pit (carried)
• Forwarded East Exshaw Lane Grading to Council with mitigation stipulation (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved January 25, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for East Exshaw Land Grading (carried)
• Returned to public session (carried)

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is reviewing the 2021 Community Services Action Plan and discussing updates regarding waste bin management. The meeting also covers progress on local rinks, trail agreements, and community grant recipients.

• Review of the Community Services Action Plan for 2021 and beyond
• Dead Man’s Flats Community Association applied for a $125,000 Provincial CEF matching grant
• Announcement of 2021 Community Service Grant recipients including Exshaw and Dead Man's Flats associations
• Update on the annual community grants budget of approximately $27,000
• Discussion regarding larger or unsuitable items left outside waste bins

The Community Services Board meeting was largely procedural and informational. The board adopted the agenda with additions and approved the November 17, 2020 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; discussions covered waste bin issues, grant opportunities, and community updates.

• Adopted agenda with additions (7b CHCI Grant, 8b BVVS letter, 8c Expense Claim)
• Approved November 17, 2020 meeting minutes as circulated
• Accepted Community Services Coordinator report as information
• Accepted 2013-2020 Action Plan as historic information
• Adjourned at 1:37 pm

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to decide on a development permit for a visitor accommodation suite in the Hamlet of Dead Man's Flats. The commission will also review several development applications processed by staff, including a change of use at Carraig Ridge and additions in Lac des Arcs and Ghost River, plus subdivision and lease items (none listed).

• D.P. Application No. 09/21 – Visitor Accommodation Suite, Hamlet of Dead Man's Flats (decision)
• DP No. 04/18 – Amendment #3 – Change in Use from Accessory Building/Show Home to Single Detached Dwelling, Carraig Ridge Subdivision
• DP No. 56/20 – Addition to existing Dwelling (New exterior stairs), Hamlet of Lac des Arcs
• DP No. 69/20 – Addition to existing Dwelling (Sunroom), Ghost River Subdivision
• ND No. 71/20 – Renewal of Visitor Accommodation Suite, Hamlet of Dead Man's Flats

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit Application No. 09/21 for a change in use from a two-bedroom secondary suite to a two-bedroom visitor accommodation suite in the Hamlet of Dead Man's Flats, subject to 19 conditions. The commission also accepted several development officer decisions and council minutes as information. No subdivision or lease applications were considered.

• Approved Development Permit No. 09/21 for visitor accommodation suite in Dead Man's Flats (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2020 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted S/DAB decisions for DP No. 57/20, 29/20, 30/20 as information
• Accepted development officer decisions (DP 04/18, 56/20, 69/20, 71/20, 72/20) as information
• Accepted council minutes from Dec 8, Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 4 as information

Council

The MD of Bighorn No. 8 Council is meeting virtually to decide on a range of items, including replacing the procedural bylaw, setting direction for the 2021 general election, and approving several development and grant applications. They will also review reports on road rehabilitation, groundwater response, and community enhancement projects. The meeting includes a closed session for the CAO's performance review.

• Bylaw 02/21 to replace Procedural Bylaw 04/20 (all three readings)
• Direction for 2021 General Election
• Development Permit No. 25/20 renewal for Capture the Flag Paintball Airsoft operation
• 2021 Ten Year Road (Pavement) Rehabilitation Plan
• Community Enhancement grants: Ghost Waiparous Trails Association, Exshaw Community Association, Jumping Pound Hall Society

Council approved Development Permit No. 25/20 for the renewal of the Capture the Flag Paintball/Airsoft operation, with amendments to remove a condition about used tires and to shorten the permit expiry to June 8, 2025. Council also gave third reading to Bylaw 02/21, the Procedural Bylaw, and approved several grants and road repairs.

• Approved Development Permit No. 25/20 for Capture the Flag paintball/airsoft renewal (carried)
• Amended Condition #8 to remove last sentence about used tires (carried)
• Amended Condition #15 to expire June 8, 2025 (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 02/21, Procedural Bylaw (carried)
• Approved $1,025 grant to Ghost Waiparous Trails Association for bench (carried)
• Approved ECA grant carry-over of up to $9,816.00 to Dec 31, 2021 (carried)
• Approved $50,000 for Coyote Creek Road base repairs (carried)
• Approved Policy F-11, Council and Committee Remuneration (carried)

Heritage Resources Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the history of forestry and fire protection in the MD of Bighorn and the 2021 budget. Members will review deliverables from Fireweed Consulting Ltd. and discuss future project budgets.

• History of Forestry and Fire Protection in the MD of Bighorn report
• HRC Budget for 2021
• Oral History Project Budget for 2022
• Heritage Calendar Project 2022
• Correspondence from CHAPS Cochrane regarding an E. Butters interview

The Heritage Resources Committee reviewed draft presentations on the History of Forestry in the MD of Bighorn, providing detailed feedback for corrections and additions. The committee agreed to proceed with a 2022 Heritage Calendar using photographs from the forestry project and existing inventory. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and minutes.

• Approved February 8, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2020 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with 2022 Heritage Calendar using project photos
• Adjourned meeting at 11:06 a.m. (unanimous)

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 is holding a special virtual council meeting on February 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. The only agenda item is a closed-session discussion of an offer to purchase land, citing FOIP Section 25. The meeting is being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a live stream available on YouTube.

• Closed session: Land – Offer to Purchase (FOIP Section 25)
• Special meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams
• Live stream available on MD of Bighorn YouTube Channel

Council held a special meeting, closed to the public, to discuss a land offer to purchase. After returning to open session, Council unanimously authorized administration to negotiate the land sale as described in the staff report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Closed meeting to public for land offer discussion (carried)
• Returned to public session (carried)
• Authorized administration to negotiate land sale (unanimous)

Council - Public Hearings

Council held a public hearing on Development Permit 25/20 to renew the Capture the Flag paintball operation near Highway #40. No decision was made at the hearing; staff will provide a recommendation at the February 9, 2021 council meeting. The applicant requested a 10-year renewal term and removal of a condition requiring an expensive environmental report on tires, but no vote was taken.

• Public hearing for DP 25/20 commenced and closed; no decision rendered
• Applicant requested 10-year renewal term (previous was 5 years) — pending
• Applicant requested removal of environmental report condition (Condition #8) — pending
• No written or verbal submissions received in opposition
• One verbal submission received in support from area resident Hugh Pepper

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a special virtual meeting to consider two new business items: awarding a contract for a facility needs and site assessment for future municipal buildings, and approving a sole-source request for proposal for an evacuation plan. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a contract award proposal.

• Contract award to MTA Urban Design, Architecture, Interior Design Inc. for facility needs assessment and site analysis
• Sole-source evacuation plan project to Montane Forestry Inc. with a $25,000 budget
• Evacuation plan to cover hamlets and rural areas, including Benchlands, Waiparous, and Bow Valley corridor
• Closed session to discuss contract award proposal (FOIP Section 25)

Council awarded the contract for the Facility Needs Assessment and Analysis of Development Sites for Future Municipal Buildings to MTA Urban Design, Architecture, Interior Design Inc. They also directed Administration to send the Evacuation Plan RFP to Montane Forest Management Ltd. and authorized sole-sourcing the project to them upon review. The meeting included a closed session for contract award discussion.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Awarded Facility Needs Assessment contract to MTA Urban Design (carried)
• Directed Administration to send Evacuation Plan RFP to Montane Forest Management Ltd. (carried)
• Authorized sole-sourcing Evacuation Plan project to Montane Forest Management Ltd. (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for contract award discussion (carried)
• Returned to public session (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 20, 2021 has been cancelled. The next virtual meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• January 20, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: February 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The Municipal Excellence Committee is meeting virtually to adopt the agenda, approve the November 16, 2020 minutes, and discuss a memorandum titled 'Living in Bighorn' arising from those minutes. No other substantive business or information items are listed. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2021.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of November 16, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 'Living in Bighorn' memorandum

Council

Council will consider approving a process for Exshaw residents to submit written questions about the McElhanney hydrogeological report, with up to $10,000 for the consultant to respond. They will also decide on $74,000 in extra funding for Ghost Pit reclamation, $1,050 in councillor expense payments, and two notices of motion related to the McElhanney report. The agenda includes routine reports and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approve up to $10,000 for McElhanney to answer community questions on the November 2020 Physical Hydrogeological Assessment
• Approve $74,000 from Gravel Pit Reclamation Reserve for Ghost Pit reclamation cost overruns
• Approve $1,050 in councillor per diem expense claims
• Notice of motion to request McElhanney engineer clarify differences between August 2020 draft and November 2020 final report
• Notice of motion to request staff report on options for McElhanney groundwater assessment recommendations

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board will meet virtually to approve the agenda and minutes, hear a delegation from J. Woods Livestock Services on livestock emergency preparedness, and receive reports from the Environmental Fieldman. They will also discuss general business items including the Living in the Natural Environment event, watershed partnerships, and municipal updates, and consider new business such as a caretaker agreement application, strategic plan revisions, and 2021 provincial resolutions.

• Delegation: Jennifer Woods – J. Woods Livestock Services at 10:00 AM
• Caretaker Agreement Application
• ASEAB Strategic Plan Revisions
• 2021 Provincial ASB Resolutions
• ASB Provincial Committee letter

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (S / DAB)

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hold an electronic hearing on January 6, 2021, to consider an appeal of development permit applications No. 29/20 and No. 30/20 on a portion of NW Sec. 26, TWP. 24, RGE. 8, W5M. The hearing is open to the public, with participation by video or phone. Written submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on January 5, 2021.

• Appeal filed December 17, 2020
• Development permits No. 29/20 and No. 30/20
• Electronic hearing via Microsoft Teams
• Public participation by video or phone
• Written submissions due January 5, 2021

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (S / DAB)

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal of conditions attached to two development permits (DP 29/20 and DP 30/20) for a property in NW Sec. 26, TWP. 24, RGE. 8, W5M. The conditions require moving a tent storage structure, hay shelter, and bath/pumphouse into conforming positions. The hearing will be held electronically via Microsoft Teams due to COVID-19.

• Appeal of Condition No. 3 of DP 29/20 requiring tent storage structure and hay shelter to be moved into conforming position
• Appeal of Condition No. 5 of DP 30/20 requiring bath/pumphouse to be moved into conforming position within six months
• Hearing held electronically via Microsoft Teams on January 6, 2021 at 6:30 PM
• Public may participate by video conference or telephone (toll-free number provided)
• Written submissions due by 4:30 PM on January 5, 2021